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Over the Years I have had the enjoyment of snaping some photos of some of the finest winged creatures. Most of my photos are from Canada and the USA. Most of the pics are shot in their own enviroment and a few from various Aviaries. PLEASE ENJOY, and leave a comment
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May 4, 2011
Starling (Black Collard)
Found in Asia near India, Myanmar, Lao, Cambodia, and the South of China.
The Black-collared Starling is about 28 cm long. Head is white, skin around eyes yellow, bill black, under parts and rump white, legs yellow. Juvenile lacks black collar. It gives a loud piping cry.
The Black-collared Starling starts breeding during April to June. It builds a large nest as a dome on the tall tree supporting with the grass leaves. It lays 3 to 5 eggs each time.
Often feeds in small flocks on berries, insects and earthworms etc.
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